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Walter Goodman Obituary
Mr. Goodman died Monday evening, January 18, at his home after a 22-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Edward and Ruth Sawyer Goodman. Mr. Goodman was the former owner and manager of Kershaw IGA. He served as president of The Food Retail Association of S.C. and was awarded S.C. Food Retailer of the year. Mr. Goodman was a member of Kershaw Lions Club and had served as their president. He was also awarded “ Man of the Year” by the Kershaw Lions Club. He was a member of Kershaw Chamber of Commerce, served on the Board of Directors for Charleston Southern University and First Citizens Bank. Mr. Goodman was most proud of being a Eagle Scout.
Surviving are his wife, Jean Bellamy Goodman of the home; a son, Todd Goodman (Jennifer) of Indian Trail, N.C.; three daughters, Kim Barnett (Greg) of Indian Trail, N.C., Kelly Pittman (Mark) of Kershaw, Bobbie Faulkenberry (Mike) of Kershaw; four brothers, Robert Goodman (Carolyn) of Lancaster, Joseph M. Goodman (Judy) of Catawba, James Goodman (Emily) of Beech Island, Charles Goodman (Minnie) of Aiken; a sister, Carol Dry (Roland) of Fort Mill; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister; Nettie Ruth Hall.
The family will gather to meet friends and family Thursday, January 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home, 210 East Hilton Street, Kershaw.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 67, Kershaw, SC 29067 or Parkinson Association of the Carolinas, 601 E. 5th Street, Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28202.
Baker Funeral Home is serving the Goodman family.
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Dennis Izzard
January 29, 2010
To the Goodman family, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Mr. Goodman taught me a lot about business and how to treat people. He treated everyone with respect, no matter how rich or poor. He also excepted nothing less than the best out of me and to this day it has helped me become the man I am. My family will continue to keep your family in our prayers.
Chris Caldwell
January 23, 2010
Walt was a great man. He gave me my first job working at his Kershaw IGA. I always looked up to Walt because of his strong work ethic and his genuine like of all people. I am certain that the time I shared with him helped form me into the man I am today. Please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences. Chris Caldwell
Denise Leasure
January 22, 2010
With deepest sympathy on the loss of Mr. Goodman. A true pillar of the community.
I have found comfort in this excerpt from a devotional reading:
"While we may not understand God's ways, we know that he is all-wise, all-knowing and just. He watches over us and will make everything right in its time. The key is for each of us to remain faithful to him until then."
Kenneth & Estelle F. Ellis
January 20, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Robert B Thomas
January 20, 2010
So sorry to learn of Walt's death. Our sympathies go out to the whole family. I remember growing up we looked forward to Uncle Edward's bringing the family down to see us in Andrews, SC. Walt was a decent and honest man.
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